Newton Free Library presents Lesbian Life in Boston: 1910-1920

What was it like to be a lesbian in a world that was not ready to deal with differences? How did lesbians deal with isolation and ostracism? And what was it like to live through the years when men fought to keep women from having the right to vote? Author, Ellen Levy, will speak to…

Historic Newton presents 2022 Annual Plant Swap

Join Historic Newton for this annual event started by Mary Morganti that brings together garden enthusiasts to swap plants and other garden items. If you don’t have plants to trade, you can still attend. Crafts, activities, and a special Storytime about the many plants growing at our site will be offered for all school-age children…

The Scandinavian Cultural Center presents A Book Launch Event

Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United States

BOOK TALK – LAUNCH THING WITH AUTHOR ROWDY GEIRSSON AND FRIENDS Join the Scandinavian Cultural Center on June 11th for the launch-thing of Rowdy Geirsson’s new book, The Scandinavian Aggressors. The event will feature a reading by Geirsson from the book, book signings by him along with Matt Smith and Corwin Ericson, hand-made natural Norse products…

Free

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents Ensemble 2

Newton City Hall Auditorium 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA, United States

Sunday, June 12, 2022 3:00 PM War Memorial Auditorium, Newton City Hall ERROLLYN WALLEN Photography: Movement 1 (2007) MOZART Violin Concerto No.5 in A Major, K. 219 HAYDN Symphony No. 49 in F minor, Hob. 1:49 ("La Passione") Kevin Rhodes, conductor Julia Cash, violin In June, Pro Arte celebrates its newly appointed Concertmaster, violinist Julia Cash, for a…

$10 – $50

Amherst Early Music presents Early Notation with Annette Bauer

“Back to Basics / Review / New Intro” Wednesdays 5:30-6:45pm EST: June 1, 8, 15 & 22 Open to all instrumentalists and singers! Pitch: A=440. After a year of focused work on 15th-century notation topics, we close our current season before the summer break with a 4-week online series featuring a “casual” selection of shorter…

Newton Free Library presents The Refugee Experience: Stories from Our Neighbors (Zoom)

People facing humanitarian catastrophes in their native countries have sought refuge in the United States throughout history. Join us for a panel discussion with neighbors whose families were forced to leave Austria, Cambodia, and Haiti. These individuals will speak about their countries of origin, their families’ exodus, and their adjustment to the U.S. This program…

Amherst Early Music presents Early Notation with Annette Bauer

“Back to Basics / Review / New Intro” Wednesdays 5:30-6:45pm EST: June 1, 8, 15 & 22 Open to all instrumentalists and singers! Pitch: A=440. After a year of focused work on 15th-century notation topics, we close our current season before the summer break with a 4-week online series featuring a “casual” selection of shorter…